Part-Time Adjunct Faculty in I/O Psychology (Org Development)

Position Information

General Information

Position Number EPTF50 Working Title Part-Time Adjunct Faculty in I/O Psychology (Org Development) Division Academic Affairs Department College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col) Work Unit Psychological Science Work Location Center City Campus Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty Employment Type Temporary - Part-time Hours per week Varies Work Schedule

Varies

Pay Rate Pay Rate varies Minimum Experience/Education

Faculty teaching undergraduate courses: doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

Faculty teaching graduate courses: earned doctorate / terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline.

Skill requirements:

• Knowledge of specific techniques for identifying need for organizational change readiness for change and implementing change
• Ability to diagnose, design, deploy, and evaluate change programs in organizations
• Skill in diagnosing characteristics needed and roles of individuals in the organizational change process
• Knowledge of process models of organizational change
• Personal and team leadership skills
• Ability to utilize Zoom and Canvas for online learning, if needed

UNC Charlotte also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity, including, as appropriate, undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Preferred M.A. or Ph.D. in I/O Psychology plus 5 or more years of work experience in organizational strategy, change, effectiveness, and/or leader development

OR

Preferred M.B.A. or M.A. or M.S. in Human Resources plus 15 or more years of Human Resources experience, including organizational change, and graduate level teaching experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

UNC Charlotte is accepting applications for adjunct or part-time faculty. These positions are temporary and usually involve teaching a particular course or courses for a particular semester. These positions are temporary and do not accrue benefits.

This advanced course will provide students with an understanding of organizational development and change, including a set of tools for leading change. The focus of the course is about the use of tools, approaches and practices to enable organizational improvements leading to the creation of sustainable performance through the engagement and collaboration of people. A critical component will be on leading change from within organizations and understanding the significance of the individual in the change process. Readings consist of articles and chapters written by leading change consultants and academics specializing in organizational development and change. Through readings, assignments and class discussions, we will address organizational change issues such as how to create urgency for change, how to create and communicate a vision, overcoming resistance to change, balancing the business impact, people influence with all implementation plans, living with continuous change, and designing organizational practices to support change.

Responsibilities could include: Developing and/or updating course syllabus, preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments, meeting all designated class periods, maintaining regularly scheduled office hours, grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner, submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. The chosen applicant is subject to a criminal background check.

Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 05/17/2027 Contact Information

Dr. Alyssa McGonagle

amcgonag@charlotte.edu

Expected Length of Assignment Summer 2027 Semester Posting Open Date 10/01/2026 Posting Close Date 11/01/2026 Special Notes to Applicants

Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to provide an official transcript.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
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